Seedance 2 Reference

Reference-guided video generation for recurring subjects, products, and visual worlds.

Best for

Subject consistency

Reference guidance

Production quality

from 160 Manifold credits

Generator controls

Describe the shot

Reference image URL

Use a public HTTPS URL. Uploads from the homepage and Studio provide one automatically.

DurationAspect ratioResolutionSeed

Generate audio

Output

Example output

Edit in Studio Open video

API request

curl https://manifoldgen.com/api/service \
  -X POST \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $MANIFOLDGEN_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "service": "video_generate",
  "model": "seedance-2.0-reference-to-video",
  "prompt": "@Image1 is projected as a crisp holographic interface element above a developer desk. Camera slides left to right, soft reflections on glass, realistic workstation lighting, cinematic product demo, no additional words or watermarks.",
  "duration": 4,
  "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
  "resolution": "720p",
  "output_format": "mp4",
  "include_audio": true,
  "reference_image_urls": [
    "https://openpathsstatic.openpaths.io/static/uploads/playground/seedance/openpaths-logo.webp"
  ]
}'

The API and this tester use the same request. Provider routing stays behind ManifoldGen.

Build this workflow into your product

Stable JSON API, async jobs, durable outputs, and the same ManifoldGen billing.

API reference